Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Shawn Mckelvy #848 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Progress and Determination in Altitude Challenge Shawn Mckelvy delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the race in 5:48:57. This marks a significant improvement from last year's time of 6:08:49, shaving off about 20 minutes. Notably, his pace saw a positive change, moving from 27:36 min/mile in 2024 to 26:07 min/mile this year. Shawn ranked 1369th out of 2049 participants, and he improved his position from 86th to 77th within his O50-54 age division. Analyzing the splits, Shawn started strong with a 9:15 min/mile pace at Ruxton but understandably slowed as elevation increased. His pace at Barr Camp was 15:20 min/mile; however, the final miles above the treeline proved particularly demanding, with the last split logged at 44:54 min/mile. To enhance future performances, focus on maintaining consistency and improving pacing strategies through challenging sections of the course.